I always wanted a waterfall, stream or fountain in the back yard, and last year we installed this water feature. With three slabs of Columbia River basalt acting as the bubblers, the fountain runs on a timer from 7am until 7pm. Its gentle noise is like the small brook that ran at the bottom of my childhood home.
In the photo you can also see some of the abundant cardinal flowers which populate the yard. They are favorites of bees and butterflies and add bright color highlights to the shade under the nearby dogwood. The plastic pipe arch is part of the covering system to prevent squirrels eating the strawberries grown under it. The wire fencing keeps the dog in her part of the yard.
Just think. I could have artfully cropped this photo to show only the fountain. This way you get a whole tour of the corner!
This little corner is lovely and looks like a hummingbird magnet! I love water features too and enjoy a wonderful stream in my backyard, also courtesy of my husband!
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Yes the hummingbirds love it.
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Very nice shot of the corner. I bet it is a truly soothing sound to listen to in the evening.
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It beats the motorcycles which seem to love my straight section of road!
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Bubbling sound adds ambiance in the garden. Glad you included the Cardinals. They are beautiful.
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Thanks.
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I have always fancied a fountain, Elizabeth. Something just like this. It is very pretty.
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What a delightful water feature. I love those flowers too. The red is very uplifting. 🌼
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I agree and they pop up all over the yard with their joy.
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I like the smooth, black stones. I bet it’s very relaxing to hear and see. You even have strawberries! It all looks beautiful, and it sounds like you get a lot of enjoyment from it.
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I love those stones too. They are skipping size and shape.
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I always enjoy the sound of tumbling water. Lovely part of your garden Elizabeth.
Jennifer
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Thanks. Too bad our places are so many miles apart! It would be great to actually share a cup of tea in person.
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That would be lovely Elizabeth!
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